Comparison Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) AMG E 55 (354 Hp) & BMW 5 Series (E12) 525 (146 Hp) & BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30) 320i (184 Hp) xDrive
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | BMW | BMW |
| Model: | E-class | 5 Series | 3 Series |
| Generation: | E-class (W210) | 5 Series (E12) | 3 Series Sedan (F30) |
| Engine / modification: | AMG E 55 (354 Hp) | 525 (146 Hp) | 320i (184 Hp) xDrive |
| Production start: | 1997 year | 1973 year | 2012 year |
| Production end: | 2000 year | 1976 year | 2015 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 8.8 l/100 km | ||
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 5.6 l/100 km | ||
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 12.7 l/100 km | 10.5 l/100 km | 6.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.29 | ||
| Fuel tank volume: | 70 l | 70 l | 60 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 5 | ||
| CO2 emissions: | 158-159 g/km | ||
| Power: | 354 hp | 146 hp | 184 hp |
| Max power in: | 5500 rpm. | 6000 rpm. | 5000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 250 km/h | 193 km/h | 232 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 5.9 sec | 10.1 sec | 7.4 sec |
| Torque: | 530 Nm @ 3000 rpm. | 215 Nm @ 3700 rpm. | 270 Nm @ 1250-4500 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M30 | N20B20 | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 5439 cm3 | 2494 cm3 | 1997 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 5.8 l | 5-5.5 l | |
| Coolant: | 6.7-7.6 l | ||
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Carburettor | Direct injection |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Twin-power turbo | ||
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | - | ||
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 6 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.5 | 11 | |
| Piston Stroke: | 92 mm | 71.6 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 97 mm | 86 mm | 84 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | All wheel drive (4x4) | |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 | ||
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 4 | 6 | |
| Length: | 4818 mm | 4620 mm | 4624 mm |
| Width: | 1799 mm | 1690 mm | 1811 mm |
| Height: | 1477 mm | 1425 mm | 1434 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2833 mm | 2636 mm | 2810 mm |
| Front track: | 1560 mm | 1406 mm | 1543 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1543 mm | 1442 mm | 1582 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 139 mm | 145 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 440 l | 480 l | |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 520 l | ||
| Front suspension: | Coil spring | Independent, spring | |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Multi-link independent | |
| Max weight: | 2210 kg | 1810 kg | 2010 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc | Ventilated discs |
| Kerb Weight: | 1640 kg | 1345 kg | 1470 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | ||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Electric Steering | |
| Max. roof load: | 75 kg | ||
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.7 m | ||
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1700 kg | ||
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | ||
| Permitted towbar download: | 75 kg | ||
| Tire size: | 235/40 ZR18; 265/35 ZR18 | 175/80 R14 | 205/60 R16 92V; 225/55 R16; 225/50 R17; 255/45 R17; 225/45 R18; 255/40 R18; 225/40 R19; 255/35 R19 |
| Wheel rims size: | R14 | 7J x 16; 7.5J x 16; 7.5J x 17; 8.5J x 17; 8J x 18; 8.5J x 18; 8J x 19; 8.5J x 19 |